Pole Position by Hermanus

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Four Gulls in Cape Town. It was interesting to see them contending for a pole position Grin Grin
Thanx so much for everyone who voted and commented on yesterday's photo ! Your kind comments are so appreciated May this be a peaceful day to all Grin Grin

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon Powershot SX20 IS
Lens:	5.0 - 100.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 27.9 - 558.5 mm)
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	11 Jan 2013 - 6:29 AM
Focal Length:	89.7mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/5.7
Aperture:	f/5.7
Shutter Speed:	1/125sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	400
Metering Mode:	Evaluative
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
White Balance:	Auto

Title:	Pole Position
Username:	Hermanus
Uploaded:	27 Jan 2013 - 3:47 AM
Tags:	Cape town, Seagulls, Wildlife / nature
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HectorRivera (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 4:03 AM

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Nice capture

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Deep_Bhatia

27 Jan 2013 - 4:06 AM

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It seems that four Gulls are sitting on victory stand. Nice capture.

Deep

S_Psharma

27 Jan 2013 - 4:17 AM

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Beautiful study

S_Psharma

27 Jan 2013 - 4:17 AM

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Beautiful study.

WesternRed (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 5:32 AM

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Well named Grin but a great capture all facing towards the camera
and all different heights. Well done Herman. WesternRed.

kathrynlouise (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 5:37 AM

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Nice shot Herman. Like the way you've captured them, each gull slightly above the next Grin

Kathryn

johnke (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 5:52 AM

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Pleasing Image Herman.

CarolG (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 5:57 AM

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Lovely capture, Herman, Well exposed, looks like they've been there some time, judging by the condition of the posts Wink

nonur (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 6:12 AM

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Each pole seems to be reserved as the perching station for each individual bird. Great image, Herman.

fificat100 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 6:33 AM

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Well observed and captured.

Lavina

canonfan (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 7:14 AM

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Excellent capture Herman. Well timed and captured
Jim

Mrsbass (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 7:42 AM

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This is a great shot Herman, I haven't stopped smiling yet! I love how they are all perched one above the other.

bobsblues (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 7:45 AM

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They look like they are in deep conversation Herman great shot my friend.
Rob

jaktis (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 7:52 AM

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Looks like an interesting discussion about the positions is about to start

Peter

HuddersfieldHil (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 8:27 AM

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What a great shot Herman

leontari (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 9:01 AM

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Nice capture Herman. The three looks like are discussing something, and the fourth, I think is indifferent
Effrossini

DicksPics (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 9:15 AM

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Made me smile, Herman!
Great image!

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netta1234 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 9:25 AM

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A great image ,they look as if they are all ready to sing together.
Netta

xwang (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 9:37 AM

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Beautiful shot, lovely young birds.. what were they saying...? Grin

WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 9:43 AM

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Looks a great bit of gossip the 2nd left is spreading about the end one!!

Dave

chrissie3

27 Jan 2013 - 9:57 AM

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Lovely. fresh image! I like the second gull, he adds interest to it. Chris

widtink

27 Jan 2013 - 10:08 AM

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Ha Ha well seen and captured Herman

Rod

IgorKo

27 Jan 2013 - 10:48 AM

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nice moment

tonyng (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 10:50 AM

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A Sunday gossip. Nice one Herman.

barbarahirst (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 11:13 AM

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A true board of directors meeting
What on earth were they talking about ... Wink

RuthyJ

27 Jan 2013 - 11:18 AM

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Great shot. looks like they are having a good ole natter. Maybe deciding what to do today.

digital_boi

27 Jan 2013 - 11:29 AM

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good one Herman well spotted brught a smile and great title

Graham

gallero (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 11:34 AM

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Buena fotografía, se siente la conversacíon entre ella.

Humblebee (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 11:53 AM

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Nice one Herman, well spotted ... Carol Grin

achieverswales (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 12:03 PM

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Love the composition Herman, an excellent capture!

Regards

Trev.

rayme330 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 12:11 PM

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Great shot, Herman one of your best so far.

Ray

Rende (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 12:22 PM

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Lovely group, beautifully captured Herman; excellent!
Rende

Alf85

27 Jan 2013 - 12:23 PM

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Super capture Herman, looks like a mothers meeting.
Regards, Alf.

lonely_oryx (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 12:26 PM

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I think they are all female and busy gossiping

NDODS (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 12:42 PM

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A cracking capture Herman, wonderfully observed.

Regards Nathan Grin Grin Grin

Lillian (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 12:45 PM

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Looks like a good gull conversation captured there
great shot
LIllian

Daisymaye (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 12:46 PM

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The top one looks very pleased with himself. Good shot Herman........Sandy

Philip_H

27 Jan 2013 - 12:53 PM

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A well posed group, Herman.

P.

Growmore (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 1:39 PM

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Superb composition Herman the way the gulls look like they are each on higher post.

Gary

pks (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 1:41 PM

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great title well seen and taken

peter

Brian65 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 1:49 PM

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Looks like they are having a good chat Herman, well captured.
Brian

agednovice

27 Jan 2013 - 2:01 PM

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A good composition Herman, birds are not always so obliging

Frank

prabhusinha (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 3:26 PM

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They also award the 4th place ??

HELANA (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 3:34 PM

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Very well seen and capture Herman, there is always one have to be in charge.Nice capture.
Elena

Dinky65 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 3:41 PM

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Very Cute shot. Wink

annettep38 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 3:45 PM

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Love the title and the dialogue going on..
wonder what the gossip is about

Maiwand (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 3:51 PM

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I wonder whose reputation is getting torn to shreds among this lot Herman!! Wink Wink Wink Lovely shot and well spotted.
Ron

platzy (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 3:57 PM

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Great title could be racing Gulls, superb composition and shot Herman.

taggart (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 4:15 PM

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like the gathering at the square!

Bob_V (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 5:48 PM

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Great work Herman, like the title.
Bob

thedon1941

27 Jan 2013 - 6:54 PM

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great line up Herman. Love it. Don

morpheus1955 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 6:59 PM

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Superb shot, well spotted and captured

Hugh

ali63 (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 7:57 PM

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Great shot,
Ali

pdcche (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 9:36 PM

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Look left, look right, look straight ahead, nice composition and shot Herman, Peter..

l1z (e2 Member)

27 Jan 2013 - 9:41 PM

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excellent photo

JimV (e2 Member)

28 Jan 2013 - 2:37 AM

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Great fun shot Herman, their attitudes and ascending heights are quite hilarious, a wonderful capture!
Rgds., Jim

Chinga (e2 Member)

28 Jan 2013 - 2:05 PM

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Nice one Herman! Good image and good title! Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
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RonnieAG (e2 Member)

28 Jan 2013 - 11:15 PM

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Nice +++.
Good title.
Ronnie.

aniamoore (e2 Member)

28 Jan 2013 - 11:41 PM

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Catching up, Herman! Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue
Ania Wink

almiles

29 Jan 2013 - 10:44 AM

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I like the podium stance and gulls are such bickering birds there's a great comedy feel to the image!

kuvailija (e2 Member)

30 Jan 2013 - 3:18 PM

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This is one of my favourites from your hundreds of brilliant images. Superb! ---- kuvailija

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